basilic
Americanadjective
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kingly; royal.
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Also basilical. of, relating to, or like a basilica.
Etymology
Origin of basilic
1535–45; < Latin basilicus < Greek basilikós royal ( basil ( eús ) king + -ikos -ic )
Example Sentences
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The basilic vein continues through the arm medially and superficially to the axillary vein.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The median antebrachial vein parallels the ulnar vein, is more medial in location, and joins the basilic vein in the forearm.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
As the basilic vein reaches the antecubital region, it gives off a branch called the median cubital vein that crosses at an angle to join the cephalic vein.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The basilic with its mysterious aspect, its grandeur, was connected with the life itself of the city, and could inspire a painter.
From The Conquest of Bread by Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz
The common veins bled—cephalic, basilic, and median—are illustrated.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
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